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Research Methods in MIS

Research Methods in MIS. Instructor: Dr. Deepak Khazanchi. Research Methods in MIS. Research Proposal. Purpose of the Research Proposal. To present the question to be researched and its importance To discuss the research efforts of others who have worked on related questions

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Research Methods in MIS

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  1. Research Methods in MIS Instructor: Dr. Deepak Khazanchi

  2. Research Methods in MIS Research Proposal

  3. Purpose of the Research Proposal • To present the question to be researched and its importance • To discuss the research efforts of others who have worked on related questions • To suggest the data necessary for solving the question

  4. The Research Sponsor • All research has a sponsor in one form or another: • In a corporate setting, management sponsors research • In an academic environment, the student is responsible to the class instructor

  5. What are the Benefits of the Proposal to a Researcher? • Allows the researcher to plan and review the project’s steps • Serves as a guide throughout the investigation • Forces time and budget estimates

  6. Types of Research Proposals • Internal • Proposal generated for internal audiences • Done by staff specialists or by research department of a firm • External • Proposal generated for external audiences • Solicited or Unsolicited

  7. Proposal Complexity • 3 levels of complexity: • The Exploratory study is used for the most simple proposals • The Small-Scale study is more complex and common in business • The Large-Scale Professional study is the most complex, costing millions of dollars

  8. How to Structure the Research Proposal? • Create proposal modules • Put together various modules to tailor your proposal to the intended audience

  9. Executive Summary Problem Statement Research Objectives Literature Review Importance of the Study Research Design Data Analysis Nature and Form of Results Qualifications of Researcher Budget Schedule Facilities and Special Resources Project Management Bibliography Appendices Modules in a Research Proposal

  10. What to include in the Appendices? • A glossary of concepts, constructs, and definitions • Samples of the measurement instrument • Other materials that reinforce the body of the proposal

  11. Evaluating the Research Proposal • Proposal must be neatly written in appropriate writing style • Major topics should be easily found and logically organized • Proposal must meet specific guidelines set by the sponsor • Technical writing style must be clearly understood and explained

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